I finally snipped it.......(power antenna)

[GNICETRY]

After I spent about $200 for a new GM power antenna, $150 for the install AND installed a dedicated switch to override the automatic function, it still breaks. What a horrible design. It probably went up and down less than 100 times, maybe even 75 times. I enjoyed cutting it so much. I know I am fortunate that it broke in the up position but now I can't put the car cover on. So off it went. I feel so free. It looks so much better anyway without it. I have a Dakota Digital hidden antenna that I will be installing. Will keep everyone posted.

 

[garyk1970]

You didnt have to cut...fyi......unscrew nut and pull old ant/mast out.

 

[INEEDAGN]

In 2003 I wiggled mine down with the motor helping it, unplugged it, and haven't looked back since!

 

[we4Mateo]

I leave just enough out so I can pull it up manually for long trips, but I suppose I usually listen to music through my phone anyway even then.

 

[highboostgn]

taking mine out....comes through crappy anyway.

 

[GNICETRY]

My nut was painted on during a cheap repaint. I wasn't able to move the antenna up or down. I actually like the look of the nut on the fender, just never did like the straight silver antenna, didn't match with the car.

 

[TurboTnZ06]

Open hood, unplug radio antenna wire, open passenger door, cover passenger door with masking tape, unbolt fender, remove anetnna, cover hole with 3/4 inch black plastic cover from hardware store. Install head unit that plays ipod/iphone and use an app for a radio.